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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
2
University of Illinois expert Harleigh Kemmerer warns buyers not to select evergreens solely for appearance. Focus on landscape fit, soil and location, then study shape height texture and flowering traits before planting.
Floor sander and ledger for rent and a large floor polisher listed by L. BD. Morey of Vernon Illinois with contact. Piano tuning and repairs offered by Eugene Smith in Box 275 reachable after 4 pm. Sows pigs shoats wanted with price by Donald Orr in Brownstown. Water service 1000 gallon tank call Bob Hopkins or Davis Jennings in Patoka. Maytag dealer Vandalia Plumbing & Hardware Co. selling and servicing. For sale Allis Chalmers parts and machinery from Dunham Mulders and Willett & Towler with trades and tractors. Popcorn seed for sale 2 lb at 25 cents by Don and Carl Harper Patoka. One large fuel oil heater with fan and 226 gal oil tank by Jay Carr Patoka.
For sale good Model A Ford listed at Maron Illinois Wallace St John to Ora Adams 1112 South Hickory phone 4574 Centria Illinois wanted good pressure water pump and tank by Ora Adams located Centria Illinois contact 4574.
Mrs Earl Taylor chairs a Red Cross Home Service and Welfare training program starting Monday February 1 at 1 PM in the Sweney Building Salem. The 16 hour course runs as four two hour sessions with schedule to be set at the first meeting. Recruitment chair Mrs James McMackin Jr lists contact numbers for information or early registration.
Illinois farmers' outlook quotes W. Randolph Burgess on the farmer's greatest enemy. The excerpt discusses threats from breath, floods, insects, and animal diseases as perceived dangers to agriculture.
Secretary Burgess warned at the National Agricultural Outlook Conference that money instability harms farmers. He urged budget restraint and a debt policy to support sound money, noting inflation has eroded gains since 1948 and calling for a Fed free from political pressure and sensible tax and debt management.
The Treasury notes nine market borrowings this year as it seeks to reduce short-term issuance and push more debt into long term government bonds. The dollar is described as the world’s anchor and must remain sound to prevent inflation or deflation. A stable money value underpins national strength and security.
A University of Illinois veterinary expert urges pet owners to vaccinate dogs and cats to combat the rabies threat. The appeal emphasizes routine vaccines, public health protection, and safer communities through responsible pet care.
A University of Illinois dairy scientist recommends seeding mids May with 15 to 20 pounds of sweet Sudan grass plus 1 percent bushels of soybeans per acre to provide ample emergency dry weather pasture.
Executive Director Guy W Hughes discusses the Miss Dreamboat 64 contest at the 21st Chicago National Boat Show. Celia Chatele and Elaine ee are among 800 candidates vying for the title during the February 5 to 14 exposition, with final judges pairing Miss Photoflash with Miss Dreamboat. The show features 483 crafts and a full line of boat accessories and supplies.
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